LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Best experiences and possessions to splurge on this week
World Monuments Fund heritage neighbourhood; Hermès sun-kissed tableware; Manolo Blahnik’s fashion-meet-comfort shoes; sustainably produced bonbons; and an artistic map exhibition.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Best experiences and possessions to splurge on this week
A walk through the newest World Monuments Fund heritage neighbourhood; Hermès sun-kissed tableware; Manolo Blahnik sandals; sustainably produced bonbons; and a must-see map exhibition.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Best in food, fashion, travel and lifestyle this week
Tracking cherry blossoms in India; a Himalayan whiskey made with glacier waters; motorcycle-meets-music; fashion for the Supernovas; gemstones-studded Royal Oak timepieces, and deconstructed desserts that evoke nostalgia.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Where to holiday, what to buy and the best experiences to chase right now
A Goan hideaway; sky-dining in Bambolim; Aston Martin’s sporty SUV; Zegna’s reimagined Triple Stitch Sneaker; world’s first multi-barrel whisky; and DAG’s ‘Iconic’ exhibition in Mumbai.
BUSINESS
5 startups that hope to change the way we play Holi
Reviving the traditional way in which Holi colours were made, some backed by modern technology.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Where to go, what to buy and the best experiences to chase right now
A liquor store that's more than a museum; Dior’s whimsical slippers; Prada combat boots; Yamazaki 12 Year Old; a watch inspired by youth culture; and a beauty brand that believes in refills and top-ups.
TRENDS
Chanel CEO Leena Nair recalls ‘Leena's Loos’ at HUL India office
One of the toughest aspects of her earlier career: lack of loos for women in offices, and especially in factories, says Leena Nair.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
Chanel CEO Leena Nair: Privileged to get opportunities to break taboos and glass ceilings
Leena Nair recounts her journey from Kolhapur to London, from factory shop floors in India to the glamorous headquarters of a storied luxury brand. It is a story peppered with sceptical family members and conservative small-town norms, making her success spectacular.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Where to holiday, what to buy and the best experiences to chase right now
TRENDS
Review: A Panerai limited-edition luxury watch, of which there is only one in India
And a few other luxury launches by Officine Panerai, a brand that has upped its game in India’s US$633m luxury watch market.
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2 years of the pandemic: Private jet journeys took off as Covid-19 bogged all other travel down
Private jet journeys are unlikely to see a drop in demand after Covid, given the kind of connectivity they offer now - a network developed over the last two years of the pandemic.
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How to make bar-like cocktails at home for your Christmas and year-end parties
A cocktail recipe guide to add a bit of edginess to your bar game.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
India’s enduring love affair with Jimmy Choo - and Tiffany
Before the uber-luxurious Christian Louboutin who has several takers among the rich and famous in India, there was Jimmy Choo.
TRENDS
Mandu, Madhya Pradesh: Of caravan tours, palaces and baobabs
A rocky outcrop in MP’s Malwa region, Mandu has the highest number of heritage ruins and palaces in India, and is an atmospheric town where tourism authorities are promoting luxury caravan tourism.
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Meet Chef Deepanker Khosla, winner of the 2021 Champions of Change award
Bangkok-based Chef Deepanker Khosla runs Haoma, Thailand’s only sustainable restaurant and Asia’s finest, going by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants ranking.
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Diwali 2021 | Definitive guide to festive gifting Part 2: Product, fashion, tech edit
Gifting ideas for the festive season: From quirky to uber-luxurious, here is our pick of Diwali gifts in the fashion, art, décor, tech, and personal care segments.
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The definitive guide to Diwali gifting Part 1: Food & Drink
In the first article in our two-part series on Diwali gifting 2021, a look at the epicurean and the sybaritic delights to fit different budgets.
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A.D. Singh: "About 30% of restaurants will shut down"
Restaurateur A.D. Singh on the after-effects of lockdowns and restrictions, and on ending ties with star chefs and restaurant partners Manu Chandra and Chetan Rampal, and Chef Anahita Dhondy.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
“Technologies such as AR and VR will allow customers to experiment virtually": Tata CLiQ Luxury
Rise of conscious consumption during the pandemic has helped shore up the fortunes of made in India luxury purveyors, say Rina Shah of Indiluxe and Gitanjali Saxena, global luxury head, Tata CLiQ.
TECHNOLOGY
Iconic British brands MINI Cooper and Paul Smith collaborate on a new electric car
MINI Strip is designer Paul Smith’s love letter to sustainability and anti-ornamentation, a car that has been stripped of its glossy covering to reveal the actual engineering underneath.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
Luxury conglomerate Kering crafts a sustainable future via the Viscose Traceability Project, backed by an Indian tech start-up
The project initiated by Fashion for Good, and technically supported by Bengaluru-based innovator TextileGenesis, sets the brand that owns super-luxe brands such as Gucci and Alexander McQueen, on a path of sustainable innovation.
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A restaurant pop-up with a premium tequila and Ladakhi cuisine
Chef Prateek Sadhu’s Ladakh pop-up to celebrate 5 years of Masque restaurant becomes a platform for the launch of the 1800 Milenio Tequila, which will cost Rs 55,000 in India.
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Buzz-worthy new restaurants and lounges in 7 Indian cities
As the country reopens, its restaurant, lounge and dining-out segments are positively buzzing. A nationwide Blackbook for your out-of-home sojourns.
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Desire for Dummies | All things gin
Our guide to the esoteric world of gins, and why you should take it more seriously.
